Retained Earnings
The latest quarterly retained earnings is $45.26 Billion with a quarter-over-quarter change of +2.60%. Retained earnings represent the cumulative net income that has been kept by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. It's a key component of shareholders' equity.
BHP Retained Earnings
Reported quarterly retained earnings; no daily interpolation.
Current Retained Earnings
$45.26B
$45.26 Billion
Quarter-over-Quarter Change
+2.60%
vs. $44.11B prior quarter
Historical Data
78
Quarters of data available
Quarterly Retained Earnings History
| Period | Retained Earnings | QoQ Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | $45.26B | +$1.15B | +2.60% |
| Q4 2025 | $44.11B | +$3.50B | +8.61% |
| Q2 2024 | $40.61B | +$649.00M | +1.62% |
| Q4 2024 | $39.96B | +$3.33B | +9.09% |
| Q2 2023 | $36.63B | $-4.60B | -11.15% |
| Q4 2023 | $41.23B | +$3.32B | +8.75% |
| Q2 2022 | $37.91B | $-3.87B | -9.26% |
| Q4 2022 | $41.78B | $-4.25B | -9.23% |
| Q2 2021 | $46.03B | $-2.03B | -4.23% |
| Q4 2021 | $48.06B | +$3.61B | +8.13% |
| Q2 2020 | $44.45B | +$982.00M | +2.26% |
| Q4 2020 | $43.47B | $-240.00M | -0.55% |
| Q2 2019 | $43.71B | +$888.00M | +2.07% |
| Q4 2019 | $42.82B | $-3.44B | -7.44% |
| Q2 2018 | $46.26B | $-4.80B | -9.40% |
| Q4 2018 | $51.06B | $-1.29B | -2.46% |
| Q2 2017 | $52.35B | $-267.00M | -0.51% |
| Q4 2017 | $52.62B | +$597.00M | +1.15% |
| Q2 2016 | $52.02B | +$2.48B | +5.00% |
| Q4 2016 | $49.54B | $-1.57B | -3.07% |
| Q2 2015 | $51.11B | $-8.93B | -14.88% |
| Q4 2015 | $60.04B | $-14.95B | -19.93% |
| Q2 2014 | $74.99B | +$442.00M | +0.59% |
| Q4 2014 | $74.55B | +$2.53B | +3.52% |
| Q2 2013 | $72.01B | +$5.03B | +7.51% |
| Q4 2013 | $66.98B | +$3.83B | +6.07% |
| Q2 2012 | $63.15B | +$913.00M | +1.47% |
| Q4 2012 | $62.24B | +$2.35B | +3.92% |
| Q2 2011 | $59.89B | +$6.75B | +12.71% |
| Q4 2011 | $53.13B | +$686.00M | +1.31% |
| Q2 2010 | $52.45B | +$7.64B | +17.06% |
| Q4 2010 | $44.80B | +$4.18B | +10.30% |
| Q2 2009 | $40.62B | +$3.79B | +10.28% |
| Q4 2009 | $36.83B | +$1.05B | +2.93% |
| Q2 2008 | $35.78B | +$27.00M | +0.08% |
| Q4 2008 | $35.76B | +$6.80B | +23.48% |
| Q2 2007 | $28.96B | +$1.23B | +4.43% |
| Q4 2007 | $27.73B | +$1.72B | +6.63% |
| Q2 2006 | $26.01B | +$4.92B | +23.32% |
| Q4 2006 | $21.09B | +$7.03B | +50.00% |
| Q2 2005 | $14.06B | +$982.00M | +7.51% |
| Q4 2005 | $13.08B | +$2.06B | +18.72% |
| Q2 2004 | $11.02B | +$1.36B | +14.12% |
| Q4 2004 | $9.65B | +$170.00M | +1.79% |
| Q2 2003 | $9.48B | +$1.50B | +18.79% |
| Q4 2003 | $7.98B | $-73.00M | -0.91% |
| Q2 2002 | $8.05B | +$594.00M | +7.96% |
| Q4 2002 | $7.46B | +$99.00M | +1.34% |
| Q2 2001 | $7.36B | +$5.36B | +267.18% |
| Q4 2001 | $2.00B | $-121.00M | -5.69% |
| Q2 2000 | $2.13B | +$430.00M | +25.35% |
| Q4 2000 | $1.70B | +$252.00M | +17.45% |
| Q2 1999 | $1.44B | +$252.00M | +21.14% |
| Q4 1999 | $1.19B | $-914.50M | -43.41% |
| Q2 1998 | $2.11B | $-914.50M | -30.27% |
| Q4 1998 | $3.02B | $-1.19B | -28.25% |
| Q2 1997 | $4.21B | $-1.19B | -22.03% |
| Q4 1997 | $5.40B | $-268.00M | -4.73% |
| Q2 1996 | $5.67B | $-268.00M | -4.51% |
| Q4 1996 | $5.94B | +$389.65M | +7.03% |
| Q2 1995 | $5.55B | +$389.65M | +7.56% |
| Q4 1995 | $5.16B | +$126.00M | +2.50% |
| Q2 1994 | $5.03B | +$126.00M | +2.57% |
| Q4 1994 | $4.90B | +$421.40M | +9.40% |
| Q2 1993 | $4.48B | +$421.40M | +10.37% |
| Q4 1993 | $4.06B | $-1.02B | -20.06% |
| Q2 1992 | $5.08B | $-1.02B | -16.71% |
| Q4 1992 | $6.10B | +$1.06B | +21.01% |
| Q2 1991 | $5.04B | +$1.06B | +26.60% |
| Q4 1991 | $3.98B | +$317.25M | +8.66% |
| Q2 1990 | $3.67B | +$317.25M | +9.48% |
| Q4 1990 | $3.35B | +$253.70M | +8.20% |
| Q2 1989 | $3.09B | +$253.70M | +8.93% |
| Q4 1989 | $2.84B | $-1.15B | -28.83% |
| Q2 1988 | $3.99B | $-1.15B | -22.38% |
| Q4 1988 | $5.14B | +$520.55M | +11.26% |
| Q2 1987 | $4.62B | +$520.55M | +12.69% |
| Q4 1987 | $4.10B | — | — |
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About BHP Group Limited
BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Mike Henry